A 1957 graduate of Immaculate Conception School, Celina, she had been employed by Mersman Brothers and the Huffy Corporation for 25 years.

She was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church, where she served on the contemporary service altar guild, participated in Lady Circles, the WOW Program, the prayer chain, dinner preparations and servings and church plantings.

She was a 40-year blood donor and volunteer for the American Red Cross.

She donated her body to science at The Ohio State University. Private family services will be held at a later date.